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Brendan Kergin
Brendan grew up down on the coast before moving to Kamloops to pursue a degree in journalism. After graduating from TRU in 2013 he moved to Toronto to work as an editor, but decided to move back west after a couple years. With a big interest in politics, Brendan will be covering city hall. Outside of council chambers he’ll write about anything; if you have a story you think people might be interested in, contact him at bkergin@infonews.ca
Brendan Kergin's Stories
New security program aims to deescalate violence at Interior hospitals
A new ambassador program is starting next week at the three busiest emergency rooms in…
U2 to perform at Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa on July 1
OTTAWA – U2 band members Bono and the Edge will perform at next week's Canada…
Depp’s ‘assassin’ comments the latest in celebrity anger
NEW YORK – Johnny Depp apologized Friday for joking about assassinating Donald Trump during an…
TRENDING NOW: Gorilla’s bath include dance break
It's doubtful anyone has enjoyed a kids pool as much as Zola the Gorilla. He's…
Cold winter and flooding helping spread invasive plant in Okanagan lake
KELOWNA — Thank the damp spring this year for a major milfoil bloom. Milfoil is…
Hang glider narrowly survives crash after losing control in the air near Vernon
VERNON – A hang glider is lucky to be alive after losing control of the his…
Heat wave expected across Interior this weekend
The Interior is going to be hit by a heat wave. Environment Canada has issued…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Vernon woman
UPDATE: 9:46 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 VERNON – RCMP say a missing 38-year-old Vernon…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: 9:14 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 KELOWNA – RCMP say the 60-year-old Kelowna woman…
Facebook wants to nudge you into ‘meaningful’ online groups
SAN FRANCISCO – At Facebook, mere "sharing" is getting old. Finding deeper meaning in online…
U.S. to take ‘do no harm’ approach to NAFTA talks: Trump’s trade representative
OTTAWA – Donald Trump's trade czar says U.S. negotiators will take a "do-no-harm" approach to…
TRENDING NOW: Not that kind of swinging
Swinging isn't always what you'd expect for a suggested exercise, but it really threw Global…
B.C. throne speech promises electoral reform referendum, sales tax cut, no tolls
VICTORIA – A throne speech outlining what could be the final goals of Premier Christy…
Ex-ski coach Bertrand Charest found guilty on 37 charges in sex trial
SAINT-JEROME, Que. – A Quebec judge described a former high-performance Canadian ski coach as a…
First weekend of summer a hot one in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in the Okanagan if you can…
TRENDING NOW: Go cart selfie fail
Go cart racing is go cart racing, you go fast around a track. Trying to…
TRENDING NOW: Rockstar’s daughter just played drums in front of 20,000
Dave Grohl may be the rock legend of his family, but his 8-year-old daughter has…
Need key info in a disaster? U of C researchers say there’s no app for that
CALGARY – A study that analyzed nearly 70,000 tweets sent in the thick of the…
Boxer Hague’s death sparks calls for better protection for fighters in the ring
As an Edmonton elementary school mourned the loss of a beloved teacher on Monday, Tim…
Feds stick with July 2018 deadline to legalize pot despite provincial worries
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is sticking with its deadline to legalize recreational marijuana by…
TRENDING NOW: Amazing PVC pipe compound bow
In Cambodia hunting for your food is sometimes a useful skill to have. This woman…
Former MMA fighter in N.S. court on murder charge after Venezuelan extradition
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia mother confronted the former MMA fighter accused of murdering her…
Water quality advisory partially lift in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The water quality advisory affecting some parts of Kelowna has been lifted. The…
Sunny, warm weather coming to the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN – We have to go through a couple days of mixed weather, but by…